IT - Data Analyst - Expert

IT - Data Analyst - ExpertOur organization is seeking an AML Reporting, Data Governance & Analytics Lead to support the U.S. AML Transformation, Delivery, and Insights organization. This position will own AML reporting, metrics, dashboards, analytics, and governance activities. This is a business-as-usual-focused role supporting initiatives across the U.S. AML portfolio, with an opportunity for a long-term fit within the team.Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and deliver recurring AML metrics, reporting, dashboards, and executive-ready analytics.Support AML Risk Assessment data deliverables, including sourcing, definitions, quality assurance, reconciliations, cadence management, and reporting outputs.Lead the build and enhancement of SAS Viya reporting datasets, dashboards, visual analytics, and backend reporting pipelines.Define reporting requirements, calculation logic, controls, documentation, user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans.Strengthen the AML reporting lifecycle and reporting data governance, including data dictionaries, lineage, controls, evidence, and data quality monitoring.Partner with AML, Technology, Data Governance, and senior stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver decision-ready insights.Lead reporting lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.Required Qualifications7+ years of experience in AML, Financial Crimes, Risk/Compliance Reporting, Data Analytics, or Banking Technology.5+ years of experience working directly with AML and financial services data.Strong hands-on SQL and Python experience.Experience building dashboards, reporting datasets, scorecards, and visual analytics.Deep understanding of Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Rating, Sanctions/Screening, AML Risk Assessment (AMLRA), and AML Metrics and Reporting Governance.Experience with data governance, data quality, controls, lineage, and reporting documentation.Strong business-facing analytics and business intelligence experience.Experience communicating insights to executive stakeholders.Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience with SAS Viya (Visualize, Explore, CAS, Data Preparation, Automation, QA/QC) or SAS 9.2.Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.Experience with AML platforms such as SAS AML, Actimize, or similar solutions.Agile / SDLC delivery experience.Experience with UAT execution and test planning.Experience with audit and regulatory exam support.Experience with Financial Crimes Technology implementations.